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Nikolay Sergeev Kolev
also known as Nick Kolev
About Nikolay
Biography
Nick Kolev has been practicing real estate law in the Tampa Bay area for 9 years. Nick represents corporate and consumer clients in cases involving foreclosure defense, tax deed quiet title, landlord tenant and eviction matters, contractual disputes, and a host of other real estate matters. Nick obtained his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Georgia and his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2006, and is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. Nick is also a member of The Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, the Greater Tampa Bay Association of Realtors, and is a Licensed Title Agent for Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund.
Prior to founding Gano Kolev, Nick was the Managing Attorney in the Tampa office of a large creditor’s rights law firm. In this capacity, Nick gained extensive experience handling litigation and collection matters for banks, lenders, credit unions and mortgage servicers as related to residential mortgage foreclosure cases, condominium/homeowner association litigation, real estate transactions, and title insurance matters.
Nick has litigated cases involving causes of action of TILA, RESPA, FDCPA, predatory lending, mortgage related fees and services, title insurance, and wrongful foreclosure. Nick has also litigated all facets of the financial services industry, including origination, pooling and servicing agreements, loan repurchase disputes, investor disputes, servicing matters, and mortgage fraud.
When Nick is not advocating for the rights of his clients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and family. He enjoys a variety of activities including golf and snowboarding. Nick is bilingual and fluent in Bulgarian.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Real Estate
50%
18 years
Contracts and Agreements
20%
18 years
Foreclosure
20%
18 years
Landlord or Tenant
10%
18 years
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Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Gano Kolev, P.A.
6936 W Linebaugh Ave Ste 101, Tampa, FL, 33625-5829
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Nikolay Sergeev Kolev's Reviews
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Posted by Christopher Gaj | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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Real Estate issues and Closings
Have used Attorney Nick Kolev on multiple closings and other real estate matters that range from landlord/tenant issues, contracts and more. Great communication, answered all my questions with great detail and made sure I understood and was comfortable and exceeded my expectations for the results I w...
Posted by Patrick | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Joint Venture Agreement
We had a tight deadline for a joint venture on a big project. He handled the negotiations and creation of the contract. Will be using Nick for other projects.
Posted by Denitsa | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Lease Agreement/Negotiation Review
Nick Kolev worked with me to settle a landlord/tenant agreement and negotiation issue. While the situation required last minute attention, he was extremely helpful, punctual, and insightful. The negotiation ended better than expected, and he handled all of the legal work with accuracy and professiona...
Posted by Jennifer | May 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Contract Reviews for Real Estate Transactions
In my time working with Nick Kolev as my lawyer, he displayed full integrity, quick responsiveness and attention to detail while performing contract reviews for my real estate transactions. Nick Kolev is an established professional, highly accessible and someone I would greatly recommend to anyone se...
Posted by Heather Sobecki | May 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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The Best of the Best in Tampa Bay!
I am a Realtor in the Tampa Bay Area and have worked with Nick Kolev for years. He is my "go to" attorney and has helped my clients and I tremendously. I have used him to facilitate Short Sales, file motions, review Builder Contracts for new construction, assist in HOA issues, Tenant/Landlord issues,...
Nikolay Sergeev Kolev's Lawyer Endorsements
"Nick is an excellent lawyer and fights extremely hard for his clients. I would personally recommend this lawyer due to his legal expertise and the superior results he achieves for his clients. Nick cares about his clients and works hard to get them the results they seek. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Nick for over 10 years and have had several cases against him over that time. He is very dilligent, knowledgeable, professional, and has a good bedside manner. If I needed a real estate attorney, I would hire Nick."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kolev is an extremely knowledgable and skilled attorney. He's been opposing counsel on a number of residential foreclosure matters and at all times has conducted himself ethically and professionally, while also advocating vigorously for his client. I regularly refer Mr. Kolev work and do not hesitate to do so."
"Nick is highly proficient and has incredible attention to detail. I highly recommend him as an attorney."
"I've had the pleasure of working with Mr. Kolev on several real estate matters over the past nine (9) years. Nick is a consummate professional who is dedicated to providing his clients with top notch legal services. Having practiced law during the mortgage foreclosure crisis, Mr. Kolev has gained invaluable experience and understanding of the real estate legal environment and can thus pass this knowledge and expertise onto his clients. Nick is a highly competent and proficient attorney and I highly recommend him for any of your real estate needs."
"Over the past five years, I've had the opportunity to work closely with Nick on several cases. Nick is a very knowledgeable attorney who always impressed me with his thorough understanding of the facts of the cases we were discussing and the application of the law. I would highly recommend Nick as a real estate attorney and I hope for the chance to work with him on future cases."
"Mr. Kolev is highly experienced, knowledgeable, and zealous advocate for his clients. I highly recommend him to any potential client who has a legal issue involving contracts, foreclosure, or real estate."
"I have worked with Mr. Kolev on a number of real estate cases in the last several years, such as quiet title lawsuits, eviction issues, and foreclosure-related matters. Mr. Kolev is an excellent attorney who offers experienced and honest legal advice to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Nick Kolev for many years, several of which he was a supervisor. Nick is extremely knowledgeable about the area of real estate, and I would not hesitate to refer clients that have real estate needs to Nick."
"Nick worked quite some time in the banking and mortgage industry. He moved up the ranks of his former firm and supervised other attorneys. He definitely knows real estate and the mortgage foreclosure process."
"I have known Mr. Kolev professionally for seven years. He is a respected attorney in the community and continually strives to ensure his clients are more than satisfied during the course of his representation."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
Work Experience
2015 - Present
President, Gano Kolev, PA
2013 - 2015
Managing Attorney, Ronald R. Wolfe and Associates
2010 - 2013
Supervising Attorney, Ronald R. Wolfe & Associates
2006 - 2010
Associate, Echevarria,Codilis &Stawiarksi
Associations
2016 - Present
Bay Area Real Estate CouncilMember
2016 - Present
West Pasco Board of REALTORS
2015 - Present
Greater Tampa Association of RealtorsREALTOR® / Attorney Committee
2015 - Present
Greater Tampa Association of RealtorsAffiliate Member
2015 - Present
Attorneys' Title Insurance FundMember
2008 - Present
The Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida BarMember
2006 - Present
Florida BarMember
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Campbell v. Chibatto
Judgment
Head v. Kinane
Judgment Quieting Title
Wells Fargo Bank v. Wolkenhauer
Judgment of Reforeclosure
Education
2006
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Georgia, Athens
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
USFN On-Site Training
Default Servicing 101
2014
USFN On-Site Training
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
2013
USFN On-Site Training
Litigation Updates and Florida Trends
2012
USFN On-Site Training
Current Trends & Legislative Updates
2011
USFN On-Site Training
Florida Trends and Hot Topics in Foreclosure
Publications
2008
Mortgage Banking Attorneys (USFN) Report
Budget Cuts Mean Further Delays in Foreclosure Process
Languages
Bulgarian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I find an attorney who can help sue Wells Fargo?
08 Apr 2016
Q&A
Does the homeowner have legal rights to a "cancelled" original promissory note after the foreclosure is completed?
04 Apr 2016